NHTSA recall 00V-050 (00V050000)

air bags recall reported February 17, 2000 - about 39 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V050000
Also written as: 00V-050
Manufacturer number: 00S02
Reported: February 17, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~39
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LOWER THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MODULE TO THE VEHICLE.

Why it is dangerous

A LOOSE MODULE COULD RESULT IN A DELAYED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR ATTACHING BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-050 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Crown Victoria - 2000

Mercury Grand Marquis - 2000

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.